Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1887-05-12

At Goodland Sunday, oath ult., quite in
terestiDg sermons were d delivered by Elders
Adams and Troutman. 1t is immatelial to
one whether a minister Is a classical scholar,
if he thoroughly understands the scriptures.
Yet there are few who are always ready to
criticise the minister who cannot translate
Greek, Hebrew and Latin, when, perhaps,
he may have a much better natural ability
than the one who can translate with f1uency
above named languages. I will admit that,
as 4 rule, classic scholar Is much more
competent as a minister. But give me the
minister who has the spirit of God in his
heart, in preference to the one who is devoid
of such, and checked full of Greek, Hebrew
and Latin.
Mathew Adams, ESQ.,, gave us a visit Sun
day, LIST inst. Mr.. A. is a very communica-
i've and well-informed gentleman. He in
ormed us that Messrs. Eaton and Rentz-
hensen will soon have their saw mill in oper-
! : Jon, which will be great accommodation
to tine people of this vicinity.
/ have been informed that Mrs. Nelson
Adams will teach near Montana, Mo-, the
| incoming year. 1t would be an excellent
hing if every teacher. employed this year,
,onld conscieniiously use the following for
IS motto: "Discrpulos moneo, ut syudia
caeRt."
Saturday, a0th ult., MIR. r. Hawk happen
ed to a very serious accident which rendered
him, for time, unconscious. He was in the
stable catching mule, when the mule gave
him kick in the face, with the above result.
DR.. Lucas, of Goodwater, was called, and
gave proper assistance.
Speaking of Prof. W. 81. Stuart, school
commissioner of Washington county, it has
been said that he has few, if any equals as
commissioner. l am personally acquainted
with Prof. Stuart; also with the commits
sioner of this Uron) county; and I am fore
ed to believe that Iron county has a commits
sioner who is equally as obliging, considerate
and well qualified as Prof. Stuart. And I
know whereof speak.
| While at Foote, 4th inst, I had very
| pleasant interview with II. 81. Eaton, who is
head manager of the firm of Messrs, c. w.
Fl. Eaton & Co., of that place. Mr.. E. show
ed me some very fine specimens of iron ore
which were taken from section 2, township
| g., rang 1 west. 1t is generally conceded
| that there is a vast amount of excellent ore
| in that region, which, when developed, will
be great source of wealth.
Prayer meeting at the church house near
Nelson Hawks, Sunday last, was character
lied by small attendance; among those
| from Goodland who attended note the fol-
| lowing: Miss Amanda Adams, Henry
! Croker, Mr.. Adams, Gen. Eaton and Miss
&, Ellen Adams. At the next meeting, efforts
l. 10 N Gail
H. Latham made flying trip to Belleview
Saturday and Sunday last. I do not know
the cause of his visit, but know on Monday
night after having returned he complained of
being sleepy, terrible sleepy.
| see that L. o. Neider, of Centreville, has
| been elected as school commissioner of Rey-
nolds county. I have been informed that
Mr.. N. will hold Teachers Institute at Gen.
tfeville in July. In consequence thereof, it
is to be hoped that there may be found a
better class Of teachers employed in the pub
| lie schools of that county.
| ii. c. Stevers, of Centreville, is building a
very commodious dwelling house on Little
Brushy.
| DIR. Frank Parker was in this vicinity last
week. DR.. P. has a wide range of practice,
| anu Is very well NcTScu III patuOIOSy.
Josiah Sutton, fromerly of Centreyille, has
purchased small tract of land near Estacon-
dido, California, and is having dwelling
house erected, which will serve as his future
residence. Mr.. s. Is an energetic business
man whose winning ways will attract many
lasting friends.
| Thursday evening, 9th inst, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Latham gave us q short visit.
| During a thunder storm, 4th inst, while
Thos. D. Shy and Milton Goggin, DR., were
sheltering from the rain. tree near by was
struck by lightning, which completely de-
molished the tree, scattering fragments at
their feet. Strange to say, too, they received
comparatively no shock from the lightning.
Rev. Mr.. Callahan made a trip to Ironton
last week, have been informed.
John Mcmahon, p. NJ, visited j. III. Lath-
am on the afternoon of the 4th inst.
A great freshet Is the result of the recent
rains. HILLSIDE OBSERVER.
May It'll, 1887.
| Go to Payton artin's Livery Stable for
Buggies, Hacks, and for accommodations
! for Picnic excursions. New rigs and good